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E16 DEN

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,245 mi
Last recorded145,245 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 DEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 145,245 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 132,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 132,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 121,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 108,223 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 100,255 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 100,255 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,918 miles

Front pads low 2mm

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

uneven inner edge wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,043 miles

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

n/s/r tyre's uneven inner edge wear

Fail 21 Feb 2020 85,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

n/s/r tyre's uneven inner edge wear

Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,258 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 63,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under side of car is very dirty

Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,555 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 1,842,185 MOT tests across 207,080 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
7,513
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
207,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,258
coil spring broken 6,493
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E16 DEN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 78,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E16 DEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tiguan typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E16 DEN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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